Come and join JETAA & friends for an informal happy hour at the Seattle Bon Odori Festival! We will be gathered in the beer garden, which is located behind the Seattle Buddhist Temple. Please note that ID will be required to enter! Who: PNW JETAA & Friends What: Beer, friends, and all the Bon Odori …

Please join us for the annual Pizza JET Together — An opportunity to mingle with our departing JETs over pizza and drinks. We will be hosting this event at the conclusion of day 1 of pre-departure training, and aim to give alumni the opportunity to assist the new JETs by sharing stories, answering questions, and highlighting …

Join us at Meeples, West Seattle’s friendly local gaming cafe, for the March edition of Nomikai & Networking. In addition to a fun gaming environment, the cafe at Meeples features local brews on tap, wine, coffee, and a selection of delicious shareable snacks. Who: PNW JETAA and friends of JET welcome! When: Friday, March …

This first Asia Business Forum of the year will assess the economic prospects for China, India and Japan in 2017 and the impact of President Trump’s new trade policies and campaign promises. Join ABF’s panel of experts for a lively discussion of the issues making an impact in the region and across the Pacific. As …

Join us for a showing of Tampopo at SIFF Cinema Uptown on Friday! An unbelievably charming ramen western (yep, that’s what it is), “Tampopo” is being shown in a beautiful 4k restoration on the big screen! To sweeten the deal, Samurai Noodle Truck will be serving ramen from 5pm in front of Uptown Cinema …

Calling all New JET Returnees, JET Alumni new to the area and PNW JET Alumni Senpai-tachi! The Pacific Northwest Chapter of the JET Program Alumni Association (PNWJETAA) would like to host a “mini-welcome back” gathering! Our “mini-welcome back” aims to help address culture shock & re-acclimation issues that folks may be feeling and also connect …

Please join PNWJETAA Book Club for our discussion of The Tokyo Zodiac Murders, a novel by Soji Shimada, considered one of Japan’s most fiendishly clever crime writers. About the book: Astrologer, fortuneteller, and self-styled detective Kiyoshi Mitarai must in one week solve a macabre murder mystery that has baffled Japan for 40 years. Who murdered the artist Umezawa, …

November 9, 2019 – SAVE THE DATE! PNWJETAA’s biggest organized event is just around the corner. Everyone is invited for stimulating and informative presentations and our Networking Expo which will feature opportunities to meet with potential employers, professionals in a variety of fields to explore, continuing education programs staff and community organization representatives! Pre-registration is …